Purple Hands 2023 Dundee Reserve Chardonnay

The Purple Hands 2023 Dundee Reserve Chardonnay is a highly expressive, purity-driven white wine crafted from 100% Chardonnay grapes sourced from the organic Haakon/Lenai Vineyard in the Dundee Hills AVA. Planted in 1998, these vines thrive at an elevation of 500 feet in red, volcanic Jory soils, featuring premium Dijon clones 76 and 95. Winemaker Cody Wright utilizes low-intervention practices, fermenting the wine entirely in stainless steel (85%) and concrete (15%) followed by 10 months of aging on the lees with full malolactic fermentation. Because it is bottled unfined and unfiltered, the final wine beautifully preserves the vibrant, chiseled tension of the vineyard. On the nose, this medium-bodied Chardonnay leads with an energetic burst of lemon oil, lime, mixed citrus, and crisp green apple, framed by undertones of fresh herbs, lanolin, and wet stone minerality. The palate echoes this intense freshness with a tangy, zesty fruit structure, balanced by a subtle mid-palate richness featuring hints of crème brûlée, brioche, and toasted hazelnut derived from its extensive lees contact. The finish builds impressive structural tension, wrapping up with a clean, lively dash of saline or oyster brine. Given its bright acidity, flinty mineral spine, and integrated richness, this wine is exceptionally versatile at the dinner table. It serves as a brilliant match for fresh seafood and shellfish, particularly raw oysters, Dungeness crab cakes, and halibut served with brown butter. Its crisp profile effortlessly cuts through savory, textured dishes like roast chicken with lemon, wild mushroom risotto, or creamy pastas. It also stands up beautifully to a light starter plate of goat cheese or brie.

750ml